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Kenya, Saudi Arabia Strike ‘Voluntary’ Carbon Deal
Climate finance expert Fadhel Kaboub regards carbon credits as false climate solutions “as they enable global north historic polluters to continue polluting while offering minimal climate finance”.
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Making ICT4D Green: Three Focus Areas for Improving the Environmental Impact of the Information and Communication Technology for Development Sector
The global digital transformation is generating many positive impacts, and digital technologies have become essential tools for climate and environmental action. But according to Nora Lindström at Catholic Relief Services, the growing use of digital technology is also causing some significant environmental challenges — and the “Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)” sector must address them. She discusses several ways to increase the tech industry's sustainability, focusing on three key elements of ICT: generative AI, broadband access and electronic equipment.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, Telecommunications, WASH
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Press Release: The United States Announces New Projects to Support Climate Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean
These investments are part of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE).
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Latin America
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A Unique Opportunity to Build a Blue Venture in Africa
A new initiative that aims to to support and accelerate the development of ventures in southern Africa’s blue economy is now open for applications.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Indonesia to Offer Tax Perks to Companies Investing in Reforestation of Its New Capital City
The Indonesian government is appealing to the private sector for investors to help transform 82,891 hectares (204,800 acres) of barren lands around the new capital of Nusantara into tropical rainforests.
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- Environment
- Region
- South Asia
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- forests, greenwashing, mining, regulations, tourism, water
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Reimagining Enterprise Support and Advisory Services for Energy SMEs: Five Principles for Boosting their Impact in the Global South
Over 675 million people still lack access to electricity (as of 2021) — over 80% of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. As Godfrey Simiyu Katiambo at Mercy Corps Energy4Impact explains, bridging this energy gap in an equitable, sustainable manner will require not only a massive increase in funding, but also targeted support for the small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) that are advancing clean energy access in underserved communities. He explores the growing need for enterprise support and technical and business advisory services that cater to these SMEs' unique challenges, and proposes five ways to boost the impact of these services.
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- Energy, Environment
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Côte D’Ivoire and IMF Ink $1.3 Billion Deal to Tackle Climate Change
This initiative underscores a global commitment to supporting vulnerable nations on their path to sustainability and resilience against environmental adversities.
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- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change
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Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8 Million in Nine African Climate Startups
Notable investors include FSD Africa, FSDAi, Cisco Foundation, USAID Prosper Africa, and Andrew Bredenkamp.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change, startups
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